By Mariam TanvirContent warning: This article provides graphic details about the murder of an unarmed Black man struggling with mental illness, who was murdered by law enforcement. So far 2020 has not been a kind year to us. It began with Kobe Bryant’s death in January, then spiraled into the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic. It quickly reached the…
By Maram FaragAs protests rise across the US after the murder of Geroge Floyd at the knee of a police officer (as well as neglect for the officer’s partners,) many people are saying the solution is to defund the police. What does defunding the police mean to the community, and how can it impact us all? Defunding…
By Jessica Daqamsseh“I can’t breathe.” Chained and pinned under a man’s weight. “I can’t breathe.” The pressure like a boulder- suffocating hate filled violent murder “I can’t breathe.” His words we hear their truth yet not all hearts are moved “I can’t breathe.” His soul has left us and taken with it humanity’s “I can’t breathe.” “I…
By MG StaffI don’t want to be eloquent today; I don’t want to code switch or tone it down or be the diluted brand of Black that is easiest for you to digest. I don’t want my safety or acceptance or respect to be dependent on how well spoken I am, how well I assimilate, how well…
By sanaharharaRacially-biased standards in the justice system might seem like an oxymoron, however, the conviction of an ex-cop in Florida for the 2015 shooting of a black man, Corey Jones, has raised some eyebrows. Nouman Raja, a former police officer, was found guilty and convicted of manslaughter and attempted murder. For his crimes, he will be facing…
By vanessaelshamy“Women of color have always led change. We won’t stop now.” In this case, ‘women of color’ pertains specifically to Black womxn. It’s a very true statement, yet even that they don’t receive credit for. In all honesty, I didn’t even know the March for Black Women – a peaceful protest set-up and run by…
By vanessaelshamy“We are all one Ummah.” We hear this sentiment a lot, and don’t get me wrong– I love it. I just wish it were true. Unfortunately, our Muslim communities, particularly the older generation, are overwhelmingly oblivious (or complacent) to the racism prevalent in our communities. As in our overall society, Black Muslims are sometimes treated as “less than” other Muslims by…
